Stars To Perform In Reading To Benefit 'Studio Dante'

 Hosted by Studio Dante and presented by Architectural Digest, First Readings: A Benefit For Studio Dante will take place Monday, March 31 at the Rubin Museum of Art.  The event will premiere two short plays read by Chris Cooper, Drea de Matteo, Anne Meara, Jerry Stiller and Stanley Tucci, introduced by Michael Imperioli.  The featured plays are when heaven and earth by Anastasia Traina and Squalor by Gina Gionfriddo.  The evening will also feature the presentation of a special award to the legendary Lauren Bacall. For tickets to the readings or post-performance reception, contact (877) 542-6633 or firstreadings@studiodante.com.
 
6:30 PM – Cocktails, Light Supper
8:00 PM – Performance / Reading of plays
Special tribute to Lauren Bacall
9:00 PM – Post-Performance Reception, cocktails and dessert
 
Studio Dante, built by Michael & Victoria Imperioli, was conceived to house progressive new plays in a setting inspired by the grand architecture and design of traditional 19th century venues.  For the last decade, Michael Imperioli has produced, directed and acted on New York stages.
 
Studio Dante is the latest installment of Victoria Imperioli's design work.  Having studied architecture and design at the School of Visual Arts and NYU, she has been involved in various projects in both the US and Europe since the early '90s.  Victoria developed a distinct and admired style of her own, which led to her work's exposure in Architectural Digest.  Studio Dante is committed to writers who exhibit a fresh point of view and have the courage to investigate challenging emotional terrain.  Past productions include Baptism By Fire, Ponies, Henry Flamethrowa, Late Fragment, Cyclone, Dark Yellow, The Given, Chicken, The Joke and most recently, the critically acclaimed Sisters, Such Devoted Sisters.
 
"First Readings: A Benefit for Studio Dante" is set for Monday, March 31 from 6:30–10:00 PM at the Rubin Museum (150 West 17th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues).  Tickets: $1,000 Patron Tickets (Preferred Reserved Priority Seating) / $500 Sponsor Tickets (Full benefit evening with performance) / $150 Tickets (Post-Performance reception, 9:00 PM onward).
 
Tickets can be arranged at (877) 542-6633 or firstreadings@studiodante.com.
 
For more info, visit www.StudioDante.com.